Poster POS Alternative
Restrofi vs Poster POS — The honest comparison
Last updated: · By Shashi Mishra, Founder, Restrofi
Poster POS is a browser-based cloud POS popular in Europe and Asia. For Indian restaurants, native GST invoicing requires add-ons and the platform lacks QR table ordering. Restrofi is built specifically for India — GST, QR ordering, KDS, and RestroAI out of the box.
Pricing at a glance
₹699 /outlet/month
Premium plan · cancel anytime
- QR ordering + KDS
- GST invoicing
- Zero commission
- No hardware needed
- RestroAI analytics
₹6,999/outlet/year (2 months free) · prices exclude GST
Poster POS
~₹2,500+/month
Estimated · GST add-on may be extra
- Browser-based POS
- Menu management
- Basic analytics
- Third-party integrations
India-specific GST invoicing requires configuration. QR table ordering not natively supported.
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and Poster POS: what ordering actually costs Indian restaurants, and where the market is heading.
25–35%
Effective cut food-delivery aggregators take per order in India once commissions, payment fees and ad spends are included — versus 0% commission on orders placed through Restrofi.
Source: Aggregator commission slabs as reported by NRAI member restaurants
₹5.7 → ₹7.8 lakh crore
Projected growth of India's food services market from 2024 to 2028, an ~8% CAGR — digital ordering is the fastest-growing slice of it.
Source: NRAI India Food Services Report 2024
500+
Restaurant outlets across India running QR ordering, KDS and GST billing on Restrofi.
Source: Restrofi platform data, July 2026
< 2 hours
Typical time from signup to taking the first live QR order on Restrofi — no hardware installation, menu imported via CSV.
Source: Restrofi onboarding data, 2026
Full feature comparison
Poster POS is a counter POS, no native QR table ordering
Available via integration add-on
India GST requires extra configuration or add-on
Poster POS starts higher, estimated ~₹2,500+/month
Poster POS is a global platform, not India-first
✓ Available · ✗ Not available · — Partial / limited
Migrate from Poster POS in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
- 1
Export your menu from Poster POS
Go to Menu section in Poster POS and export your item list as CSV.
- 2
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. Ready in 60 seconds.
- 3
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import. Upload the CSV; all items and categories appear instantly.
- 4
Set up QR codes for your tables
Restrofi generates a QR per table. Print and place them — customers can order immediately.
- 5
Go live with full GST invoicing
GST invoices with CGST/SGST breakdowns generate automatically. No extra configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Restrofi over Poster POS for an Indian restaurant?
Restrofi is built specifically for Indian restaurants. It includes native GST invoicing (CGST/SGST/IGST), QR table ordering, and KDS out of the box — features that require extra setup or are missing in Poster POS.
Does Poster POS support GST invoicing for Indian restaurants?
GST support in Poster POS requires additional configuration and may need an add-on. Restrofi auto-generates fully compliant GST invoices from day one with no extra setup.
Does Restrofi support QR table ordering like a modern POS should?
Yes. Restrofi includes native QR code ordering for every table. Poster POS is primarily a counter POS and does not offer native QR-based table ordering.
How does Restrofi's pricing compare to Poster POS?
Restrofi starts at ₹699 per outlet per month. Poster POS is estimated at ₹2,500+ per month for comparable features, and India GST support may cost extra.
Does Restrofi have AI analytics?
Yes. RestroAI provides revenue anomaly detection, margin tracking, and predictions — included in the Premium plan. Poster POS offers basic analytics with no AI layer.
Ready to make the switch?
Get started today. Import your menu and go live this afternoon — no hardware, no setup fees.
Get started — cancel anytime